Private sector

There are about 11 million disabled people in the UK with the spending power of about £80 billion a year, so businesses are increasingly recognising that they need to shape up to better meet the needs of disabled people. If they don’t the Disability Discrimination Act offers you protection.

Public Disability Services

The Government is keen to help more disabled people to live independently. There are a range of support initiatives for disabled movers.

Accessible housing registers

Some local authorities have introduced accessible housing registers. Search for accessible housing in your local area now or contact your local authority to see if they have a register.

Disability Facilities Grants

All local councils offer a means tested grant called Disability Facilities Grants, to help towards the cost of adapting your home to enable you to continue to live there.

Eligible work includes:

• Providing ramps
• Door widening
• Stair lifts
• Level access showers

Find out more from Direct Gov now >

General advice about commissioning adaptations to your home >

Contact your local home improvement agency >

Disability benefits

The government recognises the extra costs disabled people face. They offer a range of disability benefits to help disabled people to live independently including disability living allowance.

Find out about financial support >

Read more about care and support services available >